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Unlock business growth with interim consulting

Flexible, high-impact expertise for your business needs. Whether you need to bridge a leadership gap, drive transformation, or manage a critical project, interim consultants offer a flexible and cost-effective solution.

What is interim management or consulting?

Interim consulting or management involves bringing in experienced professionals for a temporary period to provide expert leadership and specialised skills. Unlike traditional hiring or permanent consulting, interim consultants are typically brought in to address urgent needs, such as leadership gaps, project transitions, or organisational changes. 

Businesses often turn to interim consultants during times of rapid growth, restructuring, or when specific expertise is needed on a short-term basis. It’s a flexible solution that brings fresh perspectives without long-term commitment.

What are the key benefits of interim management?

Interim management offers businesses a flexible and efficient solution to meet immediate leadership and expertise needs. By bringing in seasoned professionals for temporary roles, companies can address challenges quickly and effectively.  

Interim consulting is a highly effective solution for organisations in need of temporary leadership and expertise. With 56% of interim managers filling C-suite positions, 30% serving as senior VPs or VPs, and 14% taking on a senior director or lower roles, the diversity in interim management reflects its broad applicability across various business functions. From finance and operations to human resources, digital and IT, marketing, and sales, interim consultants provide essential support across multiple areas, ensuring businesses have the right skills at the right time.

Immediate expertise

Gain access to seasoned professionals, providing specialised skills without the need for long-term commitments or extensive recruitment.

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Cost-effective solutions

Save on recruitment costs and avoid lengthy onboarding processes by bringing in experts only when needed, cutting overhead expenses.

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Rapid impact

Professionals quickly deliver value, apply experience to solve challenges and implement strategies from day one, with minimal ramp-up time.

Flexibility and scalability

Scale your team up or down as business needs evolve, adjusting resources to align with the changing requirements of your organisation.

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Objective insights

External consultants bring fresh, unbiased perspectives, identifying challenges and opportunities without biases, ensuring actionable solutions.

With interim managers filling roles across various functions like finance, HR, IT, and operations, businesses can tap into a diverse range of skills to meet their specific needs.

When should you consider hiring an interim consultant?

Hiring an interim consultant can be a strategic move for businesses facing specific challenges or undergoing transitions. These professionals bring specialised expertise to address immediate needs, ensuring smooth operations and effective solutions.

Mergers, acquisitions, or integrations

Leadership or key position transitions

Business transformation or restructuring

Crisis management or urgent project needs

Scaling operations or entering new markets

Interim consultants play a key role in driving change, as 25% are brought in for transformation projects. In times of change or when rapid expertise is required, interim consultants offer a flexible, cost-effective solution. They provide the leadership, insight, and skills necessary to guide your organisation through critical periods, ensuring your business remains on track and adaptable to new challenges.

Why choose Kronos Group for interim consulting?

Choosing Kronos Group for procurement consulting means partnering with a team that has deep industry expertise and a proven track record of delivering results. With years of experience across various sectors, we understand the unique challenges businesses face and provide solutions tailored to your needs.

We focus on clear, measurable success metrics, ensuring that our interim consultants deliver the outcomes you require. Whether it’s streamlining processes, driving transformation, or leading specific projects, we’re committed to achieving your key business goals.

Our approach to procurement consulting is highly customised and designed to fit your organisation’s culture, objectives, and specific challenges. We ensure a seamless integration of interim leadership into your team, providing the right expertise at the right time.

With an extensive network of skilled professionals, Kronos Group connects you to top-tier interim consultants with the expertise you need, ensuring you have the best people for the job.

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FAQ

Engagements can range from a few months to over a year, depending on the complexity of the role and the business needs.

Interim consultants can often begin within days or weeks, making them a fast solution for urgent business needs.

Most interim consultants have extensive industry experience, leadership backgrounds, and a track record of managing high-level projects and transformations.

Julie Brand

A part of Kronos Group’s team since 2018, Julie is a leader who has honed her specialisation in business transformation and utilised her expansive financial expertise to power business strategy and add value to what we do. She has amassed experience (Pfizer, Sony, AXA, SMEC, Tradelink) all over the world in strategy, project management, analysis, and supply chain.